Karen Knight
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over 9 years of experience in critical care, including 7 years of dedicated ICU nursing in a Level One trauma facility. Expertise in stroke care and coordination, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for significant contributions to multidisciplinary teams and a strong ability to drive process improvements. Valued for a collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration with the evolving demands of the healthcare landscape.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stroke Navigator
UF Health
02.2023 - Current
- Respond to stroke alerts and facilitate care of patient
- Maintain data base for stroke certification
- Work with ED and IR to deliver care in a timely manor
Staff RN- Interventional Radiology
UF Health
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Monitor and maintain patients throughout interventional radiology procedure including stroke and trauma cases
- Provide follow-up care to patients post procedure and assist with complications
- Assist PACU, ICU's, and ER during high acuity times
Staff RN- Trauma/Surgical/Neuro ICU and Med/Surg ICU
UF Health
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Setting up and monitoring medical equipment and devices such as hemodynamic monitors, external ventricular drains, transducers, and pressure lines
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bedside bronchoscopy, emergent intubations, and central line placement
- Manage patients on CRRT equipment
- Evaluate and implement interventions for patients presenting with DKA, respiratory failure, ARF, ARDS, and acid base imbalances
- Assess patients in active substance withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
Staff RN- Neurovascular ICU
Memorial Health
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Assess, stabilize and provide continuous monitoring and nursing interventions for patients with various traumatic injuries to the brain and spinal cord
- Supportive care of patients and families for organ donation procurement
- Assist and care for patients with bedside intubations, bronchoscopies, placement of external ventricular drains with ICP monitoring, and other invasive procedures
Education
BSN -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA01.2012
Master of Science - AGACNP
Chamberlain University
12-2025
Skills
- Team coordination experience
- Emergency response training
Certification
RN License # 9432539
ACLS & BLS certified
Timeline
Stroke Navigator
UF Health
02.2023 - Current
Staff RN- Interventional Radiology
UF Health
06.2021 - 02.2023
Staff RN- Trauma/Surgical/Neuro ICU and Med/Surg ICU
UF Health
06.2016 - 10.2020
Staff RN- Neurovascular ICU
Memorial Health
11.2014 - 06.2016
BSN -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Master of Science - AGACNP
Chamberlain University